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| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
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The '''iron ant''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}. It was first introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
The '''iron ant''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}. It was first introduced in {{Dragon Quest II}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Iron ants are six legged [[Bug family|insects]] whose body is covered with thick iron skin. They are often portrayed as having piercing red eyes. The ants have less HP than an ordinary [[slime]], but they make up for it with their higher defence. Although they have not reappeared in the main series since their original appearance, iron ants are a regular sight in spinoff games.
Iron ants are six legged [[Bug family|insects]] whose body is covered with thick iron skin. They are often portrayed as having piercing red eyes. The ants have less {{HP}} than an ordinary [[slime]], but they make up for it with their higher {{Defence}}. Although they have not reappeared in the main series since their original appearance, Iron ants are a regular sight in spinoff games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
==={{DQB2}}===
A common sight in Furrowfield. Though incredibly weak, they tend to attack in large numbers -- especially when commanded by more powerful enemies, such as the ''[[Army ant]]''. Such groups protect the three Dracky Stack components throughout the island, and an enormous group of the insects surround Britney shortly after she is rescued.
A common sight in Furrowfield. Though incredibly weak, they tend to attack in large numbers -- especially when commanded by more powerful enemies, such as the ''[[Army ant]]''. Such groups protect the three Dracky Stack components throughout the island, and an enormous group of the insects surround Britney shortly after she is rescued.


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:IronAntArt.png|Famicom artwork
IronAntArt.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.
DQotS Iron Ant.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQotS Iron Ant.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
Image:DQR Iron Ant.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Iron Ant.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 23:54, 8 January 2024

The iron ant is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. It was first introduced in Dragon Quest II.

Characteristics

Iron ants are six legged insects whose body is covered with thick iron skin. They are often portrayed as having piercing red eyes. The ants have less HP than an ordinary slime, but they make up for it with their higher Defence. Although they have not reappeared in the main series since their original appearance, Iron ants are a regular sight in spinoff games.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Iron ant (アイアンアント Aian anto)
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ2-NES-IRON-ANT.png
Gold
4
HP
5
MP
0
Attack
13
Defence
13
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
None
Location(s)
Midenhall region
Leftwyne region
Cannock region
Wellspring of the Hero
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb (1⁄8)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
0⁄7
Thwack resistance
0⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
DQ2-SNES-IRONANT.png DQ2-GBC-IRONANT.pngDQII Iron ant iOS.pngDQII Iron Ant Switch.png
Gold
4
HP
5
MP
4
Attack
11
Defence
13
Evasion
1⁄64
Abilities
None
Location(s)
Midenhall region
Leftwyne region
Cannock region
Wellspring of the Hero
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb (1⁄8)
Fire resistance *
0⁄7
Dazzle resistance
0⁄7
Snooze resistance
0⁄7
Thwack resistance
0⁄7
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Kasap resistance
0⁄7


Dragon Quest Builders 2

A common sight in Furrowfield. Though incredibly weak, they tend to attack in large numbers -- especially when commanded by more powerful enemies, such as the Army ant. Such groups protect the three Dracky Stack components throughout the island, and an enormous group of the insects surround Britney shortly after she is rescued.

They also spawn in the Isle of Awakening, born from umber blocks, and on several Explorer's Shores. Notably, on Blossom Bay, they are spawned from pestilential nests.

Iron ants will occasionally drop wheat seeds when defeated.

Related enemy

Gallery